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by Robotbeat 3021 days ago
I don't think Musk would spring for LIDAR until it's under $1000. If necessary, they can then find a way to retrofit the hardware onto those who already paid for the full autonomy option (maybe tens of thousands?), and for others, they can wrap the (relatively modest) cost into any future autonomy upgrades. "Enhanced autonomy" is a $5000 option for the Model S, with "Full autonomy" being another $3000. A $1000 LIDAR system definitely fits.